Another Reason to Boycott ALTER EGO

Roy Thomas’s long-lived Alter Ego continues to be published by TwoMorrows Publishing, with issues announced as far in advance as December 2024, outliving other comic magazines in an era where print continues to falter. While I’d like to give the lion’s share of credit to the contributions of John “Mego Stretch Hulk” Cimino’s numerous essays […]

“What about the Darlin’ One?” How Dick Ayers was blacklisted and slandered by Marvel

“It was clobberin’ time for Stan Lee at a 1976 college lecture, a one-two punch, feint and jab. “Hey, Stan” came the question from the floor. “Do you remember Dick Ayers?” Lee beamed. “Darlin’ Dick?” he grinned, using an old credit-box endearment. “Sure, I remember Darlin’ Dick! What about the Darlin’ One?” How come Darlin’ […]